Do you like the Ligeti Etudes?

[pencilart3]

I like listening to them, but it sort of seems like a bunch of random notes on the page! They're really hard and all that, and I'm sure they're good for developing technique. But do you seriously LIKE listening to them? And are they even accepted at most colleges and such as acceptable etudes? I get tired after 2 or 3 of them.

[themeandvariation]

Hi.
There is much to appreciate there… Though, it may take some time to acclimatize  to the palette and strong sense of syncopation… You might try listening to the last 3 Bartok string quartets as a transition…
If you are following the score, there are many things to notice.. and can make the listening a bit more tangible… Try etudes 4, (kinda jazzy … the 3+2+3 rhythm) 6 (quite intense..  great ending)  and 8 (here the tonality is more accessible) - but do watch the score…
Here is #4

It's not for everyone's taste… but it is certainly music to be aware of…

[blackonwhite]

I assume your one of those people who only likes classical, romantic, tonal music if you want to listen to more modern contemporary music you usually have to adjust to it. Try Prokofiev then slowly adjust to the new musical style.

I think the Ligeti etudes are great works my Favorite is the 10th with its rhythm .

[pencilart3]

Hi.
There is much to appreciate there… Though, it may take some time to acclimatize  to the palette and strong sense of syncopation… You might try listening to the last 3 Bartok string quartets as a transition…
If you are following the score, there are many things to notice.. and can make the listening a bit more tangible… Try etudes 4, (kinda jazzy … the 3+2+3 rhythm) 6 (quite intense..  great ending)  and 8 (here the tonality is more accessible) - but do watch the score…
Here is #4

It's not for everyone's taste… but it is certainly music to be aware of…

Thank you for the suggestions, I will try those.

I assume your one of those people who only likes classical, romantic, tonal music if you want to listen to more modern contemporary music you usually have to adjust to it. Try Prokofiev then slowly adjust to the new musical style.

I think the Ligeti etudes are great works my Favorite is the 10th with its rhythm .

Haha, you're right, I'm "one of those people". I will try to get adjusted to it and I will try the 10th one also.